We are not critical race theorists. We are public school teachers. The push to “ban critical race theory” intends to stop us from teaching our students the truth about U.S. history in a classroom that welcomes all of who they are.
Golden Apple’s Alan Mather: Excellent Teaching Is Culturally Responsive
Golden Apple Foundation’s Alan Mather talks about how excellent teaching has evolved to meet the twin challenges of a global pandemic and a national reckoning on racism.
Compromise Elected School Board Bill Passes Illinois Senate; Must Return to House
In the last minutes of this year’s legislative session, Springfield took a big step toward creating an elected school board in Chicago.
Will the Elected School Board Bill Beat the Clock This Time?
The Illinois legislative session will wrap up very soon, and we don’t yet know whether the bill to create an elected school board in Chicago will come to a vote in the Illinois State Senate. According to yesterday’s Chicago Tribune, “Senate President Don Harmon of Oak Park indicated Wednesday that an elected school board proposal previously approved in the House would…
Even as an Insider, I Didn’t Have a Say in My Son’s 504 Plan
Parents must be encouraged to collaborate with schools when planning supports for their children with disabilities.
Parents Speak Out on Elected School Board
This week, Chicago Unheard will host two parent conversations about the proposals to change how the Board of Education is selected. The Illinois State Senate is examining two bills: one would create a 21-member, fully-elected school board; the other would have 11 members, eight appointed by the mayor and three elected. Today, our friends from Kids First Chicago will hold…
Chicago Unheard Contributor Ashley McCall Wins a Golden Apple Award
Congratulations to Chicago Unheard contributor Ashley McCall!
All These Third-Graders Are Saying Is, “Give Dreamers a Chance!”
Chavez Elementary students share their feelings about supporting Dreamers.